GRE Word List
EMETIC
substance causing vomiting; ADJ.
The meaning of the word emetic is substance causing vomiting; ADJ..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indignation | anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant |
| unmitigated | (of something bad) not moderated; unrelieved or immoderate; without qualification; absolute; Ex. unmitigated disaster |
| prune | cut away; trim |
| genuflect | bend the knee as in worship |
| reputed | supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem |
| insularity | narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula |
| whittle | pare; cut away thin bits (from wood); fashion in this way; reduce gradually; trim |
| abode | dwelling place; home |
| artful | exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice |
| levy | impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco |